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The number of new cases within a specified time period divided by the size of the population initially at risk.

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the first case or instance of a patient coming to the attention of health authorities.

Referring to an epidemic limited to localized increase in the incidence of a disease, e.g., in a village, town, or closed institution.

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The planned collection of precise data on the presence of a specific disease or pathogen (hazard) within a defined population

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The identification of the pathogens or hazards which are capable of causing adverse health effects

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health surveillance system that looks at reports, stories, rumors, community-based and other information about health events that could be a serious risk to public health. Such...